The week of September 7-11, 2026 brings familiar and new faces back to Salem, Port Charles, Genoa City, Los Angeles, and Fairmont Crest. There is also some important casting news to keep track of. As usual, Soap Opera News has the latest scoop.
Here’s a look at the soap comings and goings for September 7-11, 2026 across Beyond the Gates, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless.
Key Takeaways
- There is a new Sydney DiMera on DAYS.
- New faces hit Fairmont Crest on Beyond the Gates.
- Patty is back on Y&R.
- Jai Rodriguez is back on Y&R.
Who’s Coming to Beyond the Gates?
- The Johnson brothers are coming to Fairmont Crest—Shanice Johnson’s brothers, that is. Look for Denzell Dandridge to make his debut as Lamont Johnson on Tuesday, September 8.
- Meanwhile, Khiry Walker will debut in the role of Cedric Johnson on September 8 as well.
- In other Beyond the Gates news, Bonita Brisker gets more airtime as Sharon.
- She’s not alone, either. Right alongside her is Maria Howell as Tracy.
- Malachi Malik is back for more scenes as Elon Hawthorne. In this week’s episodes, his son Jacob puts him in check.
- On the teen scene, we get more of Tyrell Richardson-Smith, which means portrayer Jaden Lucas Miller is back for more scenes.
- He’s not the only one returning: Najah Jackson gets more scenes as Samantha Richardson-Smith.
- Angela Fairley locks in more airtime. Her alter ego, Deanna McBride, reaches her breaking point and makes a big decision.
- Kenjah is back as Madison when she gets romantic with Chelsea.
- Lionel Belleclaire—one of Anastasia’s ex-husbands—finally made an appearance. That was Andre Hall in the role, appearing in scenes with Trisha Mann-Grant‘s Leslie.
Comings for Days of Our Lives the Week of September 7
- Brandon Butler—who made his debut as Mason Whitfield on September 1—is on contract.
- Franco Lo Presti has joined the cast in the role of Dante Vitali, Sami’s fiancé. Look for him to first air on September 14.
- Sydney Malakeh is set to make her daytime debut on the Peacock soap come September 10. She will be playing the role of EJ and Sami’s daughter, Sydney DiMera.
- Plus, Michael Rose is back as George O’Halloran.
Who is Leaving Days of Our Lives?
- There’s a status change for Vico Escorcia, who plays Ari Horton. While there is no word yet on what her future looks like on the show, the soap’s recent closing credits reveal she is off contract, which means she could shift to a recurring role like a number of her co-stars.
Who’s Coming to General Hospital?
- Alimi Ballard has joined GH. The actor is playing the newly created role of William Baines.
- The teens continue to heat up! Kayden Brenna Tokarski locks in more airtime as Scout when she and Rocco share their first kiss.
- That means Finn Carr is also back on screen this week as Rocco Falconeri.
- Plus, James Patrick Stuart is set for more scenes as Valentin Cassadine.
Who is Leaving General Hospital?
- Genie Francis has taken her annual break from GH. The actress does this every year and was last seen on August 31 as Laura Collins. She is expected to be back on the canvas later this fall.
- Meanwhile, that’s a wrap for Chris McKenna in the role of Jack Brennan. The character was killed off in a shocking turn of events that left him dead and buried… by Ava and Drew.
The Bold and the Beautiful Comings and Goings
- Kelly Sullivan appears as Darcy Dylan on Monday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 8.
Who’s Coming to The Young and the Restless?
- Anthony Mario Gonzales will play a police officer in Monday’s episode. Though he’s never been on a soap before, he has several credits, including Bosch: Legacy, The Consultant, and Results.
- Meanwhile, Jai Rodriguez is back as Pietro. Is he back for wedding-planning matters? Look for him to share scenes with Billy, Sally, and Audra.
- Jade Harlow, who recurs as Marie Kirkland, is back for more scenes at the rehab facility.
- Kyra Selman—no stranger to daytime soaps after playing a morgue assistant on The Bold and the Beautiful in 2024—is back. This time, she lands a new role over on The Young and the Restless at the rehab facility.
- Elsewhere, Vivica A. Fox is back as Stephanie Simmons. Look for her and Nate to grow much closer.
- Plus, Stacy Haiduk is back as Patty Williams, and she is up to NO good. In fact, she breaks out of prison.
- That was Tommy Walker playing the role of Marie’s husband, Logan Kirkland
Which casting update are you most excited about this week—Sydney DiMera’s debut, Patty Williams’ prison break, or the new brothers on Beyond the Gates? Sound off in the comments below!
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